Interim Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager
About the role
About the Company
We are seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager to support the transformation of one of our clients, a leading international industrial manufacturing company, at its North American manufacturing facility.
About the Role
This is a high-impact interim assignment for a hands-on leader who can quickly stabilize supply chain operations, strengthen procurement performance, and drive operational improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Supply Chain Leadership Lead all purchasing, sourcing, materials planning, and inventory management activities. Ensure uninterrupted material supply to support production schedules. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital performance.
Procurement & Supplier Management Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance. Negotiate commercial agreements and supplier contracts. Resolve supplier delivery, quality, and capacity issues. Develop sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and service. Identify and deliver procurement savings opportunities.
Operations & Planning Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Planning, Finance, and Quality teams. Improve forecasting, demand planning, and material requirements planning (MRP). Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Monitor and improve supply chain KPIs.
Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing and supply chain team. Set priorities and performance expectations. Foster accountability and continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement Conduct a rapid operational assessment. Develop and execute short-term improvement plans. Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide regular progress updates to leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years' experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations leadership. Proven experience within a manufacturing environment. Background in industrial machinery, automotive, engineered products, or heavy equipment is preferred. Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience. Demonstrated success leading operational improvements and managing change. Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Preferred Skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline. Previous interim management, turnaround, or transformation experience. Experience working within an international manufacturing organization.
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About xNorth - Executive Interim Management
xNorth is a leading pure-play executive interim management firm operating in North America, shaping the future of work by delivering flexible, high-impact leadership solutions tailored to the rapidly changing business landscape.
Our Interim Executives and Partners collaborate with Owners, Boards, and CEOs to strengthen leadership teams during periods of transformation, growth, or crisis. With a structured approach and an extensive network of seasoned executives, we provide quick and practical solutions to meet urgent client needs.
Whether it’s corporate turnarounds, digital transformations, M&A, or addressing a sudden executive departure or specific skill need, we deliver customized, operationally focused solutions.
As a member of the Valtus Alliance™, the first international network of leading Executive Interim Management companies, we leverage over 1,000 assignments annually and access a network of 60,000+ qualified managers.
This global expertise enhances our ability to deliver proven, customized management solutions not only across North America but worldwide.
Visit our website to learn more, connect with us about managing your business challenge, or explore opportunities to become an Interim Executive.
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Interim Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager
About the role
About the Company
We are seeking an experienced Interim Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager to support the transformation of one of our clients, a leading international industrial manufacturing company, at its North American manufacturing facility.
About the Role
This is a high-impact interim assignment for a hands-on leader who can quickly stabilize supply chain operations, strengthen procurement performance, and drive operational improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
Supply Chain Leadership Lead all purchasing, sourcing, materials planning, and inventory management activities. Ensure uninterrupted material supply to support production schedules. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks. Improve inventory accuracy, inventory turns, and working capital performance.
Procurement & Supplier Management Manage strategic supplier relationships and performance. Negotiate commercial agreements and supplier contracts. Resolve supplier delivery, quality, and capacity issues. Develop sourcing strategies to improve cost, quality, and service. Identify and deliver procurement savings opportunities.
Operations & Planning Partner with Manufacturing, Engineering, Production Planning, Finance, and Quality teams. Improve forecasting, demand planning, and material requirements planning (MRP). Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). Monitor and improve supply chain KPIs.
Team Leadership Lead, coach, and develop the purchasing and supply chain team. Set priorities and performance expectations. Foster accountability and continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement Conduct a rapid operational assessment. Develop and execute short-term improvement plans. Drive Lean and continuous improvement initiatives. Provide regular progress updates to leadership.
Qualifications
Minimum 10 years' experience in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Operations leadership. Proven experience within a manufacturing environment. Background in industrial machinery, automotive, engineered products, or heavy equipment is preferred. Strong supplier negotiation and contract management experience. Demonstrated success leading operational improvements and managing change. Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
Preferred Skills
Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related discipline. Previous interim management, turnaround, or transformation experience. Experience working within an international manufacturing organization.
Not the right fit? Search for Interim Supply Chain & Purchasing Manager jobs in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
About xNorth - Executive Interim Management
xNorth is a leading pure-play executive interim management firm operating in North America, shaping the future of work by delivering flexible, high-impact leadership solutions tailored to the rapidly changing business landscape.
Our Interim Executives and Partners collaborate with Owners, Boards, and CEOs to strengthen leadership teams during periods of transformation, growth, or crisis. With a structured approach and an extensive network of seasoned executives, we provide quick and practical solutions to meet urgent client needs.
Whether it’s corporate turnarounds, digital transformations, M&A, or addressing a sudden executive departure or specific skill need, we deliver customized, operationally focused solutions.
As a member of the Valtus Alliance™, the first international network of leading Executive Interim Management companies, we leverage over 1,000 assignments annually and access a network of 60,000+ qualified managers.
This global expertise enhances our ability to deliver proven, customized management solutions not only across North America but worldwide.
Visit our website to learn more, connect with us about managing your business challenge, or explore opportunities to become an Interim Executive.
#leadership #executives #interimanagement #transformation #growth #crisis #changes